We would like to thank Karen Montoya, the Board of Canvasser's Clerk, Arlene Petit, the town clerk, and the candidates for the Rhode Island General Assembly for providing a hands-on lesson in civics. More...

Don't even think about it… Christmas that is. It's not even Thanksgiving yet! But, it's not too early to think about our town Christmas tree. For more than two decades the tree erected at East Ferry has been donated by generous Jamestowners. More...

All U.S. military offi- cers throughout their careers are promoted to higher rank each time on the basis of merit…including demonstrated performance in assigned mission, sound judgment and demonstrated leadership qualities and skills. More...

The Quononoquott Garden Club will hold its next meeting at St. Matthew's Parish Hall on Monday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. Club President Jill Meyer will preside over the business meeting, which ends at noon. More...

Jamestown resident Patti Woodward, 54, is a teacher's assistant, mother of three, and a brand new American citizen. Woodward, a native of Geneva, Switzerland, first visited the United States as a young woman. More...

John Lawless, a property owner at 14 Pemberton Ave., presented a proposal to the Affordable Housing Committee to subdivide his property and sell the existing dwelling as an affordable housing unit. More...

This time of year offers a smorgasbord of choices for sports fans. The summer sports, like baseball, are finishing, football is slightly into its season, and basketball is starting to play exhibition games. More...

The no-kill Pet Refuge in North Kingstown is looking for help to win a grant. Visit the Web site at www.petrefuge.net for information about how to vote for the refuge to help them win much-needed funding. The voting will be open through Dec. More...

Children who auditioned for a singing role in the Jamestown Community Theatre's cancelled production of "Miracle on 34th St." will accompany Jon Peterson in two songs in his upcoming presentation of "Song Man, Dance Man. More...

Dr. Jerome H. Shapiro, 84, of Boston, died Oct. 14, 2008 in the Veterans Hospital, Bedford, Mass. from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was the beloved father of Wendy Shapiro and father in-law of Dr. Arthur Spivack of Jamestown. More...

Barbara J. (Drury) Sand, 85, of Warwick and Jamestown, a homemaker, passed away Oct. 9, 2008. She was the wife of the late Barrett Sand. Born in Worcester, Mass. she was a daughter of the late Dr. Ralph and Isabelle (Owler) Drury. More...